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Agro tourism in Uganda. Agro tourism in Uganda-Uganda is known for many things and as the nickname of food basket suggests, it has joined other countries and ventured into agro tourism. Agro tourism also known as Agri tourism is on a rise in Uganda. The country is experiencing fast urbanization and the farmers also have to...Read More

Golden monkey tracking Golden Monkeys are beautiful unique primates found on the slopes of the Virunga volcanoes which are shared between Rwanda, Uganda and DR Congo. In Uganda, golden monkey trekking is done in Mgahinga gorilla national park in south-western Uganda. Golden monkey trekking is an active tour compared to Chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking in certain instances...Read More

Hiking and trekking trails Besides gorilla trekking, Bwindi offers yet another interesting activity-hiking/nature walks where tourists can get to explore several attractions in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The hiking is normally from the north of Bwindi to the South. You can have an overnight stay and continue the next day down to Lake Mutanda where...Read More

Mpanga forest Ecotourism site Mpanga Forest Reserve lies about 37 kilometers southwest of Kampala. It is one of the smallest natural equatorial rainforests in Uganda. This remarkable forest spans up to 453 hectares just as you are in Mpigi district. If you are nature enthusiast, then a trip to Mpanga forest reserve is worthy to...Read More

The Tororo rock. Tororo Rock lies 5km, southeast of the Tororo town centre, which is situated 230km (140miles), east of Kampala, Uganda’s capital city and business centre. This steep volcano which rises to about 1800m above sea level and can be seen for miles before reaching it. The rock is a distinguished feature among the residents of Tororo...Read More

The Sitatunga The sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii), a highly restricted semiaquatic tropical antelope similar in appearance to the closely related bushbuck, but the male is larger with a shaggier coat, both sexes are striped, and it has uniquely splayed hooves adapted to its favored habitat of papyrus, wetlands and associated ecosystems. It is found in suitable habitats throughout Uganda, including...Read More

Rhinos in Uganda Rhinos are one of the least researched animals on our planet, but at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the rangers that protect the animals observe their behaviour. Here are 10 interesting facts that you may not have known about white rhinos: 1. Rhinos are social, similarly to elephants, and have small families called...Read More

Kagulu Rock Hill Kagulu Rock Hill is located in Buyende north-east of Kamuli town in eastern Uganda; the rock is a mystical wonder that rises approximately 3,500 feet above sea level with spectacular 360- degrees view around it with an expanse green vegetation, Victoria Nile and Lake Kyoga that come into sight. The rock sits between...Read More

Green Breasted Pitta Green-Breasted Pitta, or Pitta reichenowi, is one of only two pitta species found on the continent. Its distribution is generally restricted to moist lowland forest in Cameroon, Central African Republic, Gabon, and Democratic Republic of Congo. Interestingly, in Uganda the Pitta occurs between 1,100 and 1,400 meters. Although there are historical records...Read More